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St. Mary's Parish Hall , 2-10 Main St. , Newtownforbes

Apr 17 2024

Application Received

May 30 2024

Further Info. Requested

Nov 14 2024

Further Info. Received

Dec 03 2024

Decision

Dec 11 2024

Decision Due

Jan 14 2025

Granted

Jan 13 2030

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted: 17 / 04 / 2024
  • Application Type:
    PERMISSION
  • Application Status:
    APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Council Decision:
    CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

is sought for alteration to previously approved reg ref 19/126 as Community Hub and Interpretative Centre. The revised development comprises: removal of rear extension block, new internal layout and refurbishment, construction of new rear extension to south as single storey, single block (292 sqm) including 100 sqm hall, kitchen areas, 2 No meeting rooms, welfare & storage facilities, minor alteration of fenestration to street elevation and all associated works, application also indicates future links to St Paul’s Parish Hall to south a Protected Structure (ref 520)

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1.5km 17/09/2026 N/A Carrickmoyragh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford the proposed construction of an 8 bay slatted shed with underground effluent storage tank, adjoining feed passages together with adjacent livestock handling yard/facilities, erection of a feed silo, access road, alterations to existing agricultural entrance from adjacent public road and all ancillary site works Details...
110m 17/08/2026 N/A Newtownforbes , Longford , Co. Longford to convert & extend existing building into a one bedroom apartment, connect to existing public sewer and all associated works Details...
750m 22/07/2026 N/A Cluain Doire , Lamagh , Newtownforbes (a) retention & completion of existing dwelling for which planning permission was previously granted under planning reference number’s PL09/167 & PL14/75 for a double garage & storage shed whereby same will consist of a storey & a half type two bedroom dwelling house; (b) the proposed construction of a storey & a half type five bedroom dwelling to adjoin the aforementioned dwelling on the footprint of which a granny flat was previously granted under planning reference number’s PL09/167 & PL14/75 together with access road, boundary fences/walls, green open space, proposed connections to the existing water, wastewater & surface water networks; and all ancillary site development works Details...
80m 15/07/2026 CONDITIONAL Main Street , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford proposed change of use of a former hair/beauty salon into a coffee shop and all ancillary site works Details...
1.8km 18/06/2026 CONDITIONAL Castleforbes Demesne , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all ancillary site works Details...
110m 05/06/2026 CONDITIONAL Main Street , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford the proposed change of use of the ground floor level of existing dwelling house into a coffee shop together with internal & external alterations to the front & rear facades and all ancillary site works Details...
250m 28/05/2026 N/A Corry , Newtownforbes , Longford amendments to existing dwelling to include a) demolition of domestic shed and attached single storey structures b) change of use of existing Two Storey dwelling to use as dental practice with c) single storey extension to the side and rear d) upgrade of access, new Parking area, Bicycle parking, e) connections to relevant services and all ancillary site works Details...
3km 25/05/2026 N/A Ballagh , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford conversion of attic of my dwelling house to living accommodation, and all associated works. Significant Further Information in relation to the application namely upgrading of existing septic tank to a new treatment unit in order to provide secondary and tertiary treatment Details...
2.6km 06/05/2026 CONDITIONAL Langeera , Minard , Co. Longford modifications to previously approved Planning Permission Ref. No. 22/258. These modifications include changes to the proposed fenestration and adjustments to the site boundary Details...
410m 03/04/2026 CONDITIONAL Saint Michael’s Convent of Mercy Church , The Courtyard , Newtownforbes for development at Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church (a protected structure, RPS No. 445). The Former Sisters of Mercy Convent (a protected structure, RPS No. 526) is within the curtilage of the development site; but it is not subject to any works. The development will consist of: A) Change of use from the church’s most recently permitted commercial uses (restaurant, offices, exhibition, conference, educational and studio) to residential use comprising 8 no. apartments. B) Alterations to the external façades, including: partial demolition of four sections of the existing external wall; replacement of two non-original windows with new glazed units; and removal of two existing stained-glass windows to be replaced with new glazed windows. The stained-glass windows will be carefully removed and reinstated elsewhere on site. C) Partial demolition of sections of the existing pitched roofs to accommodate new rooflights. D) Replacement of three non-original timber entrance doors with new timber-framed doors incorporating fixed glazed panels. E) Removal of one non-original internal partition wall. F) Construction of new internal partition walls to facilitate the proposed residential layout. G) Hard and soft landscaping, provision of external communal amenity space for the residents of the proposed apartments together with ancillary bicycle and bin stores, and all associated site development works above and below ground within the curtilage of the site Details...
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2.9km 13/03/2026 N/A Ballykenny , Newtownforbes , Longford proposed demolition of existing agricultural shed together with the proposed construction of a 5 bay slatted shed with underground effluent storage tanks Details...
2.9km 26/02/2026 CONDITIONAL Kilmacannon , Newtownforbes , Co. Longford the construction of proposed extensions to north, south and east elevations together with amendments to fenestration of the existing west elevation on the existing bungalow type dwelling house. The proposed extensions include: 1. single storey extension to south elevation; 2. single storey to east elevation; 3. single storey garage & utility extension to north elevation. The proposed amendments to fenestration include: 1. the relocation of front door to the west elevation of the dwelling; 2. installation of new window to existing front door ope to south elevation of projection ; 3. installation of new window to north elevation of projection; 4. enlarging of sitting room window on west elevation of projection together with all associated site works Details...
2.4km 17/12/2025 REFUSED Lismore House , Lismore , Co. Longford additional works and design changes carried out during the refurbishment and extension of Lismore House (Planning Ref. No. 23-60243). These works relate to a protected structure (RPS 375) Details...
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1.6km 12/11/2025 REFUSED Minard , Longford , Co. Longford the proposed reuse of an existing agricultural gateway which is in existence and which was previously used to service agricultural lands. Details...
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